Ceramic Figurines Woman Band of Devils Corral Bull Mexican Folk Art Ocumicho
Mexican Ceramic "Band of Devils at the Corral". And collectible Devil Band was made by Oc tavio Esteban Reyes learned diablito, the "little devil" art of his native Ocumicho. There are 7 diablitos on a Purple round platform Surrounding a Corral with a Woman riding a Bull in the center. Ocumicho diablitos or little devils are important to the region's religious celebrations. Popular with collectors, well-conceived diablitos can provide a dependable income to traditional artists and Octavio stands out as one of the region's best.
The traditional technique for making Ocumicho. Art starts with local clay, which is abundant in this area of. The clay is shaped by hand into figurines, which are then painted with brushes made of human hair. The devils are used mainly in two holidays in the Ocumicho region, Christmas and Holy Week, where they appear in dances and as decoration.
Octavio, who began making diablitos at the age of 12, now runs a family workshop in his hometown. His diablitos or little devils are favorites locally and around Mexico. Octavio across the country including in Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, and Mexico City. This is a fun ceramic piece can be added to your home, of an office or as a gift. We will make that your little diablitos are. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Cultures & Ethnicities\Latin American\Mexico\Pottery". The seller is "laurabruce2" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to North, South, or Latin America, all countries in Europe, all countries in continental Asia.- Handmade: Yes
- Modified Item: No
- Country/Region of Manufacture: Mexico
- Culture: Mexican
- Brand: Octavio Esteban Reyes